by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Central. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Central among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #730 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 730 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Missouri | 8 of 50 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 of 208 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Missouri awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Central holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 20 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 418 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Central earn a median of $81,831 a year. This is higher than $64,129, the median for all majors at Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Central, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,581 in student loans. This is higher than $24,392, the typical median for all majors at Central.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,747 | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Central tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Central were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central conferred 97 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at Central. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
